BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 150 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
760 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
17 years
20 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Turning diameter:
no data
11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`475
2`415
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
